Founded in 1986, Rights and Humanity is the brainchild of its' Founder and President, Professor Julia Häusermann MBE, a visionary pragmatist. Rights and Humanity is the pioneer of the Human Rights Approach to Development and over the last three decades has had a considerable influence on global policy and practice, which in turn has helped millions of poor and disadvantaged people across the world to realise their human rights and dignity. It's current focus is on the rights to water and sanitation, promoting a human rights approach to the global economy and promoting peaceful solutions to issues of conflict.